Are you supposed to take off the lid and the plastic insert when drinking? I don't see how else you can drink out of this thing.
43602
No, the pop-off lid and the plastic insert are part of what makes up the screw-off top. You screw off (sorry for the redundancy) the entire top to drink. Hopefully that explains it.
43603
You completely unscrew the cap to drink from this thermos. It is not really designed as a car thermos.The cap has an overly complicated design that allows it to be completely disassembled for cleaning. I suppose that being able to fully clean the cap and the lip of the thermos is considered an important feature in Japanese culture.There are some other Zojirushi models that allow drinking with the cap in place.
43604
no. The insert helps to keep from burning your lips with hot liquids. It snaps off for easier cleaning. Having said that, it may be easier to drink from with the insert off, mainly with cold liquids like iced tea.
43605
I had the same concern - couldn't figure out why the thing didn't work as a traditional "commuter" mug. It isn't. Think old-school thermos. Unscrew the top and drink or pour. And be careful if driving - the liquid stays hot.
43606
As far as I know, yes. I always screw off the lid to drink, as I like to keep the coffee as got as possible for as long as possible
43607
This is like a tiny thermos bottle, and you simply unscrew the lid and drink from it. It is very comfortable to drink from. The reason the lid comes apart into pieces is for cleaning. As you may know, the Japanese are wonderfully efficient about such things. I gave several of these as Christmas presents this year. I own two, and I love them.
43608
I have not used it for that purpose. It my reserve storage container for travel. I would assume that you wouldhave to remove the lid to drink fromit, though. I would caution you, though, if you are using hot drinks -- the container keeps everything hot as when poured for at least eighteen hours. That has been my experience, at least.
43609
There is a white piece that can be popped out of the piece that screws on the top. But you have to unscrew the top, turn it upside down to pop it out and then basically you have to leave it out. I just leave it in take as unscrew the whole top off to drink out of it
43610
If you want a flip top type mug where you don't have to unscrew, order this one: Zojirushi SM-KA36BA 12-Ounce/0.36-Liter Stainless Mug, Black
974255
Technically, there are three pieces: The top (with hole for drinking and one for air), the ring, and the rubber seal. You could use a regular canning seal under or in place of the drinking lid for storage. Or buy the cheap plastic lids for storage, and swap out for this when you're ready to drink.
55762
There isn't a spout on the cap. The cap must be unscrewed and the wide-mouth opening revealed in order to take a drink. Your mouth only touches glass.
336304
I doesn't have a 'sip' type lid, it is just wide open when you drink from it. It is easier to drink from if you keep the sieve part on, which is how I almost always drink from it. I just unscrew the lid and drink through the sieve, even if I am using a tea bag.Hope this helps.
2006020
Yes, you can take the straw holder off. However, when you do so, the little knob on top will not have anything to hold it on. Perhaps a little super glue would help. Then, you could have the piece removed but still have your knob to pick up the lid.
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No not really. It'll leak a little if knocked over when straw is in place. I take it on the go without the straw in place. You can either take the straw separate or leave it behind & just drink straight from the top with the lid off. If you buy this product you won't be disappointed, it's the most used thing in my kitchen. I LOVE IT!
23194
you can remove the straw from the lid, but the bite valve is built into the lid so you cant use the straw by itself with the lid on.
45805
If the plastic straw were to be removed, water would spill out. What keeps the water from spilling is that when the lid is shut it pinches the straw closed. The straw fits down inside, then spreads out like a gasket as it approaches the opening, then gets skinny straw-like on the other side and that is where you sip from. I am opposed to having my drinks or food in plastic. However, I think that my sister researched this and found out that it isn't the bad kind of plastic for food. Also, I keep only ice cold drinks in it. I think that the gases that leach into food from plastic do that under heat. I bought this thermos because it wasn't aluminum. I will not drink or eat from aluminum--not even aluminum foil or pots and pans. I LOVE my thermoses and bought two for my precious grandson. If I thought that they were unhealthy because of the plastic, I wouldn't have gotten them for him. I will not let him have (not do I have) plastic water bottles. Good luck in your search. You sound like a good, caring, informed mom. Learn about GMOs also.
45807
I believe you can remove the straw from the bottom of the lid but then you'd need to remove the lid in order to drink from it. I wouldn't remove the part of the straw that is above the lid because it wouldn't keep your drink warm or cold.
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The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not personally found a longer, replacement basket for this thermos. The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not... » Read More The basket is removable, you can unscrew the whole piece and screw in an insert for easy drinking. You need to have either the basket or the drinking insert screwed onto the thermos for it to close properly. This is definitely tricky if you want to take the basket out simply to stop steeping, as you would need to bring along the other insert to use when you're done. But yes, you can have hot liquid in this thermos without a basket. The basket is a medium size in my experience, not too shallow, there is some depth to it but teas that need lots of room might be a bit squished. I have not personally found a longer, replacement basket for this thermos. « Show Less
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It has two lids, one with holes for drinking, and another that seals on top of the first lid. So you could take off the top lid and just use the second one without much risk of spilling while driving.
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Actually, you can take the little piece off that covers the drinking hole. But this is definitely one of the nicest and most durable mugs I have ever purchased.
31617
I have never tried to put anything in it except cold drinks. You have to drink the liquid out of a rubber straw so that may not work that well. But like I said I've never put anything but cold drinks in it.
1581317
Keep turning the lid counter clockwise and it will come off. It has a little resistance to show when in the open to drink position. You just turn past it and the lid comes odd.
1221415
You can't drink out of this particular water bottle without making contact with the built-in straw. You have to bite down on it to get the water to flow through. Hope that helps!
1128432
Absolutely, The colored lid unscrews off the container, then there is an opening on that colored lid so you can drink out of the container. Love this container, I make my own yogurt and this allows me to put yogurt in , shake it up and open the small area to drink from container. LOVE IT, you will too
828231
Yes. You can drink or sip from it without the lid, but you would be doing so from the full 3" opening as you would from a regular drinking cup.